Phoenix won against Gladstone on Monday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Pirates walked away with a 7-3 victory over The Dalles Riverhawks. While the Pirates didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Sam Shilts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Aydenn Elmore was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Conner Cunningham also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Pirates
| 03/24/26 @ The Dalles | 7-3 |
| 03/23/26 @ Gladstone | 7-0 |
| 03/16/26 @ North Valley | 14-13 |
Phoenix's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for The Dalles, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Phoenix will venture away from home to take on Sweet Home at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. As for The Dalles, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Riverside on Wednesday.
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